Effectiveness
87 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
glycolic acid |
MEDIUM
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allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
allantoin | HIGH | ||
hamamelis virginiana extract |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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alcohol denat. | ||
glycolic acid | ||
hamamelis virginiana extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water | Plain old water |
2 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
3 | (35%),glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
4 | ,witch ha- ;| ( | The ingredient is not recognized |
5 | hamamelis virginiana | A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating |
6 | ) extract, | The ingredient is not recognized |
7 | sodium pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
8 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
9 | aloe barbadensis leaf extract | Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
10 | eucalyptus globulus leaf extract | |
11 | peppermint (mentha piperita) leaf extract | Used as a fragrance and can be irritating |
12 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
13 | sodium lactate | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product |
14 | peg 40 hydrogenated castor oil | Helps oil and water mix together |
15 | fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |